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natural mummy [1 record]

Record 1 2015-02-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Anthropology
CONT

Mummies are typically divided into one of two distinct categories: anthropogenic or spontaneous. ... Spontaneous mummies, such as Ötzi, were created unintentionally due to natural conditions such as extremely dry heat or cold, or anaerobic conditions such as those found in bogs.

CONT

Several naturally-preserved, unintentional mummies dating from the Incan period have been found in the cooler regions of Argentina, Chile, and Peru. These are collectively known as "ice mummies."

Key term(s)
  • non intentional mummy

French

Domaine(s)
  • Anthropologie
CONT

Lorsqu'on parle de momie, immédiatement les fameuses momies égyptiennes viennent à l'esprit. Ce sont certes de superbes «créations», mais d'autres momies existent dans le monde et certaines ne sont pas le résultat du travail humain. [...] ces momies naturelles sont souvent extraordinaires. Contrairement aux momies «travaillées», les corps sont retrouvés avec leurs vêtements de tous les jours [...] C'est l'action du climat ou de la géologie qui ont permis l'extrême conservation des corps.

CONT

En Égypte, c’est [...] le climat sec qui a induit l’apparition de momies spontanées.

Spanish

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